Vintage Eagle Top Shield Badge with Starburst — Design & Order Style 2-D2CMB
Style 2-D2CMB at a glance
This shield has the look of an older department badge: bold starburst rays over a darker field, laurel sprigs climbing both edges and a wide eagle across the top. Three long ribbons do all the lettering — one under the eagle, one arched above the seal and one beneath it — so there is no separate number plate. The seal well is one of the larger on a shield this size, leaving room for a detailed emblem.
Eagle top crestTwo-tone starburstLaurel edge sprigsThree ribbon panelsSeal well, 38% of faceNo number plate
Style 2-D2CMB options
Straight from the TrueBadge Designer — every option below is available on this exact badge.
Aa 3 text panels
◐ 31 platings
+ 20 more finishes
✦ Panel finish
⚲ Attachment
Design this badge online
Open style 2-D2CMB in the Owl Badges TrueBadge Designer™: type every panel, drop in your seal, choose plating and finish, and see your tiered price live before you order.
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About the vintage eagle shield badge
Two-tone plating is what gives this shield its vintage character: the rays and laurel are struck high and plated bright, while the field between them sits lower in a deeper tone. The laurel sprigs run along both sides rather than around the seal, framing the whole badge instead of just the center.
Because every panel takes 40 characters, the layout works well for a title, a long agency name and a department line with no badge number. Build it in the TrueBadge Designer to see the two-tone effect and the live price, or send a quote request and get a free artwork proof within 4 hours.
Vintage eagle shield badge quick facts
- Price is tiered by quantity: $160 for a single badge, $75 each at 10 and $50 each at 100 or more.
- Style 2-D2CMB has three text panels, all ribbons: three 40-character panels.
- Standard production takes 8–14 weeks, and rush production is available — your quote gives the rush timing for your order.
- The same design can also be made as an embroidered patch, flex badge, PVC rubber badge, lapel pin or Jr Sticker Badge.
- Molds and setup are free, and your mold stays on file for reorders.
- Every badge carries a 2-year warranty from Owl Badges, a US-based manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, since 1999.
Customize this vintage eagle shield badge: ribbons, seal and two-tone plating
- Panels: title, agency name and department across three 40-character ribbons
- Seal: a state seal, custom seal or uploaded logo in the large center well
- Plating: 31 platings — 24K gold, silver, two-tone, black, gunmetal, antique and matte finishes, plus awareness colors; two-tone shows the rays best
- Panel finish: standard, background color, UV colored or hard enamel
- Attachment: safety pin, belt clip, wallet clip, velcro, screws, or no attachment
- Fit: at 2.48" × 3.1" it fits standard badge wallets and shirt mounts
Who orders this badge
Police chiefs and senior officers order this style for retirement, anniversary and command badges that echo the look of their department's older shields. Historical societies and collectors also choose it, since the three long ribbons leave room for full names and dates without a number plate.
One design, six ways to wear it
Order this badge in metal, or have the same design made as an embroidered patch, a flex badge, a PVC rubber badge, a lapel pin or a Jr Sticker Badge.
Custom vintage eagle shield badge pricing — die-struck brass
What your quote covers
- Your exact badge — panels, seal, plating, finish and attachment, priced per badge
- A free artwork proof within 4 hours, to approve before anything is struck
- Free mold and setup — and the mold stays on file for reorders
- Rush production — tell us your date and we quote the rush timing
How style 2-D2CMB measures up
The 2-D2CMB measures 2.48" × 3.1" as a standard metal badge. Here is how it compares with the nearest eagle-top shield styles:
Style 2-D2CMB sizes and minimums
Every size below is available on this exact badge in the designer and by quote.
- 2.48" × 3.10" Standard
- 2.48" × 3.10" Premium
- 1" × 1.25" Lapel Pin
- 2.48" × 3.10" Flex Badges
How ordering this badge works
Design it or request a quote
Build this badge in the TrueBadge Designer and order online, or send it to us marked up with your quantity. Quotes are answered 24/7 within 4 hours.
Approve your artwork
Your free artwork proof arrives within 4 hours of your quote request. Nothing is struck until you approve it.
Place your order
Check out online at the price shown in the designer, or approve your quote in our production portal. Production starts once your order is placed.
Struck, finished, shipped
Standard production takes 8–14 weeks, with rush available. We confirm your shipping address by phone and email tracking the day your badges ship.
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Vintage eagle shield badge questions
Does this badge have a number panel?
No. All three panels are 40-character ribbons, which suits title-and-agency badges; choose a four-panel style if you need a number.
Which plating gives the vintage look?
Two-tone and antique platings make the rays and laurel stand out against the field the way they appear in the photo.
How much does this badge cost?
$160 for a single badge, $75 each at 10 and $50 each at 100 or more. Mold and setup are free. Finish upgrades are Background +$20, UV colored +$20 and Hard enamel +$25 per badge.
How big is the seal center?
About 38% of the face, larger than on most shields this size, so a detailed state seal or emblem keeps its fine lines.
How long does production take?
Standard production is 8–14 weeks from artwork approval. Rush production is available; enter your date in the quote form and we quote the rush timing for your order.
Is it a good choice for a retirement badge?
Yes. The ribbon under the eagle can carry the retired title and the other two the agency and department, and a single badge is welcome.
Specifications reviewed and updated October 21, 2026
More eagle top shield badge styles you can design online
Where this badge fits in the lineup
If you are outfitting a department, compare layouts at badge styles for police departments. County offices working from a seal change should look at sheriff star and shield layouts. For a single badge on your own account, use individual duty badge styles.
Notes
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